The Proclamation did not compensate the owners, did not outlaw slavery, and did not grant citizenship to the ex-slaves (called freedmen). It made the eradication of slavery an explicit war goal, in addition to the goal of reuniting the Union.
1 Puppy mills are dog breeding operations that put profit over the health and well-being of the dogs.  Puppy mills may be large or small. They may be licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture or unlicensed.
Why the AKC fights for puppy mills. Dog at an Iowa puppy mill. Photo courtesy of Iowa Voters for Companion Animals. In Iowa and North Carolina, state lawmakers are considering legislation that would increase protection for dogs in commercial breeding operations.